BSc (Hons) Psychology

Developed and led by chartered psychologists, our BSc (Hons) Psychology allows you to discover the fascinating world of psychology. Delivered 100% online and part-time, this recognised qualification will prepare you for a wide range of jobs and opportunities. It’s also one of the few 100% online programmes accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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The BSc (Hons) Psychology includes many thought-provoking topics, including forensic and investigative psychology, education psychology, the psychology of sport and exercise, and critical social psychology. You’ll also get to develop your knowledge within a particular psychology topic of interest by writing a 30-credit final project.

Upon graduation, you’ll have a strong understanding of the scientific and theoretical underpinnings of the discipline. You’ll also develop detailed knowledge of several specialised areas/ applications of psychology, including the ability to recognise the variability and diversity of psychological functioning (and its significance).

You’ll develop a number of transferable skills including critical-thinking, communication, evidence-based reasoning, investigative abilities, data analysis and lots more.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 180 credits. Shorter awards are available for this course.

• Core Principles of Psychological Enquiry (10 credits)
• Human Development over the Lifespan (20 credits)
• Research Methods (10 credits)
• Critical Social Psychology (20 credits)
• Advanced Research Methods (20 credits)
• Psychobiology and Neuroscience (20 credits)
• Psychology Skills and Employability (20 credits)
• MSc Psychology Dissertation (60 credits)

Shorter awards are available for this course; the 16-month postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) at 120 credits and the 8-month postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) at 60 credits.

Provided you gain at least a Lower Second-Class (2.2) Honours degree overall – as well as passing your Final Psychology Project with a minimum grade of 40% – you’ll be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with BPS.

At University of Essex Online, we believe everyone should be able to access education. That’s why we take both academic and work-based experience into account when deciding if a student is eligible for a course. All our potential students are assessed individually by a dedicated Admissions team who’ll determine whether they’re right for either our academic, open or work experience entry route onto our courses.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology opens up a whole range of career paths. You could choose to specialise in clinical, educational, forensic, health or occupational psychology – or enter related sectors such as counselling, research, healthcare, security, education, business or the civil sector.